Modern networks: Working together to ease regulatory burden

The benefit of networks in the face of regulatory overload

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Angus MacNee looks at the increasing regulatory burden and the benefits of being part of a modern network...

Increasing regulatory compliance requirements, in particular from the Consumer Duty and appointed representative (AR) regime coming into force in 2023, alongside challenging market conditions and increasing back-office costs has led many IFAs to re-evaluate how they run their business. The majority of IFAs want to focus their time and resources on supporting clients, and not on endless back-office tasks, reporting, insurance renewals and incorporating regulatory updates, as this is both more productive and more profitable.  With the ever-changing regulatory requirements and a higher s...

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